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Economy of Bahrain - "Main industries: Petroleum Processing and Refining, Aluminum Smelting, Iron Pelletization, Fertilizers, Islamic and Offshore Banking, Insurance, Ship Repairing, Tourism" - Wikipedia
History of Bahrain - "Bahrain is a borderless island country in the Persian Gulf. Although Bahrain became an independent country in 1971, the history of these islands starts from ancient times. Bahrain's strategic location in the Persian Gulf has brought rule and influence from the Sumerians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Portuguese, the Arabs, and the British." - Wikipedia
Politics of Bahrain - "Politics of Bahrain takes place in a framework of a constitutional monarchy, with an executive appointed by the king, Sheikh Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and a bi-cameral legislature, with the Chamber of Deputies elected by universal suffrage, and the Shura Council appointed directly by the king." - Wikipedia

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RAW, Bahrain, incredible flow of people massacred entering Bahrain hospital 29.03.2011 - video - March 29, 2011
U.S. Defends Bahrain Dictatorship - "Husain Abdulla: Hypocrisy defending rebels in Libya but supporting regime in Bahrain" - The Real News Network video - March 23, 2011
Foreign troops in Bahrain - "As neighbouring countries deploy troops to Bahrain, are they containing instability or spreading it?" - Aljazeera Inside Story video - March 17, 2011
“Bahrain is No Longer an Independent Country, It is Occupied by Saudi Forces”: Activist Says Pro-Democracy Protests Will Continue - "The King of Bahrain has declared a state of emergency for three months following weeks of pro-democracy protests. The King’s announcement comes one day after about 1,000 Saudi troops crossed into Bahrain to help defend Bahrain’s ruling family." - Democracy Now! video - March 15, 2011
In Response to Protests, Bahrain Declares State of Emergency - "Bahrain's king has declared a three-month state of emergency in response to weeks of anti-government protests by majority Shi'ites against the Gulf state's Sunni rulers." - VOA - March 15, 2011
Bahrain’s king orders political prisoners free - The Jerusalem Post - Feb 22, 2011
Bahrain Protests: More Than 100,000 March Through Capital As Helicopters Circle Overhead - The Huffington Post, Feb 22, 2011
The Simple Reason A Bahraini Revolution Could Trigger A Brand New Financial Crisis - "Bahrain’s banking sector is far and away the biggest (relative to GDP) of any country in the region" - PrisonPlanet.com - Feb 21, 2011
Bahrain's king seeks dialogue after another crackdown on protesters - The Washington Post - Feb 19, 2011
Bahrain on the brink - "Can the monarchy survive this latest round of unrest and what does it all mean for the region?" - Aljazeera Inside Story video - Feb 19, 2011
Bahraini protesters fired upon - "Bahraini security forces have opened fire on anti-government protesters gathered in the capital, Manama." - Aljazeera video - Feb 18, 2011
Bahrain authorities launch surprise attack on protesters - "Tear gas canisters bombard sleeping protesters in Manama's Pearl Square. At least two men are reported killed by rubber bullets." - Los Angeles Times - Feb 17, 2011
Bahrain doles out money to families - "Latest appeasement comes as activists call for protests to demand political, social and economic reforms." - Aljazeera - Feb 12, 2011